There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: 5 x1 @, O! J) i" \$ j/ H - Z! ?; u+ a8 u9 s+ K/ G; d
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada $ l/ _. c% b5 Q/ l& k . m. p0 e9 l( A" X9 u' u2 L2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. . E6 O X0 X, u7 q: q$ `; m 5 t+ Z+ H! i; M( \* m" |7 M, DThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.